Carroll Hall Shelby (1923 - 2012)

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LEBANON, UNITED STATES: Carroll Shelby arrives in a 1968 GT500 KR during the celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the Ford Mustang 15 April, 2004 at the Nashville Super Speedway in Lebanon, TN. Shelby was the greatest single influence on America's racing posture in the post-1945 period with help in the engine design and racing operations of the Mustang. AFP PHOTO/Jeff HAYNES (Photo credit should read JEFF HAYNES/AFP/Getty Images) (AFP/Getty Images) less

LEBANON, UNITED STATES: Carroll Shelby arrives in a 1968 GT500 KR during the celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the Ford Mustang 15 April, 2004 at the Nashville Super Speedway in Lebanon, TN. Shelby was ... more

FILE - The Mustang GT 350, is shown in this March 1965 file photo as the car to beat in sports car club of American Class B production racing. The sleek fastback built by Carroll Shelby attracts high interest among sports car enthusiasts. Shelby, the legendary race driver and Shelby Cobra sports car designer, has died at age 89. Shelby's company Carroll Shelby International says Shelby died Thursday, May 10, 2012, at a Dallas hospital. He had received a heart transplant in 1990 and a kidney transplant in 1996. (AP Photo, File) less

FILE - The Mustang GT 350, is shown in this March 1965 file photo as the car to beat in sports car club of American Class B production racing. The sleek fastback built by Carroll Shelby attracts high interest ... more

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FILE - In this 1964 file photo, auto racer Carroll Shelby, sits in a car. Shelby, the legendary race driver and Shelby Cobra sports car designer, has died at age 89. Shelby's company Carroll Shelby International says Shelby died Thursday, May 10, 2012, at a Dallas hospital. He had received a heart transplant in 1990 and a kidney transplant in 1996. (AP Photo, File) less

FILE - In this 1964 file photo, auto racer Carroll Shelby, sits in a car. Shelby, the legendary race driver and Shelby Cobra sports car designer, has died at age 89. Shelby's company Carroll Shelby ... more

Carroll Shelby in his trademark black hat, in an undated handout photo. Few could have imagined that the upstart Cobra, the unlikely offspring of England's venerable but tiny A.C. Cars, and a single relentlessly ambitious Texan, Shelby, a World War II fighter pilot, turned sports car constructor, would continue stirring enthusiasts' souls well into the next century. (Ford Motor via The New York Times) - NO SALES; FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY WITH STORY SLUGGED AUTOS SHELBY COBRA ADV01 BY JAMIE LINCOLN KITMAN. ALL OTHER USE PROHIBITED. - PHOTO MOVED IN ADVANCE AND NOT FOR USE - ONLINE OR IN PRINT - BEFORE APRIL 1, 2012. - less

Carroll Shelby in his trademark black hat, in an undated handout photo. Few could have imagined that the upstart Cobra, the unlikely offspring of England's venerable but tiny A.C. Cars, and a single ... more

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Carroll Shelby in his trademark black hat, in an undated handout... Photo-2926128.42832 - San Antonio Express-News

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The 1965 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe that won the FIA Championship, in an undated handout photo. The upstart Cobra, the unlikely offspring of England's venerable but tiny A.C. Cars, and a single relentlessly ambitious Texan, Carroll Shelby, a World War II fighter pilot, turned sports car constructor, would continue stirring enthusiasts' souls well into the next century. (David Newhardt/Mecum Auctions via The New York Times) - NO SALES; FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY WITH STORY SLUGGED AUTOS SHELBY COBRA ADV01 BY JAMIE LINCOLN KITMAN. ALL OTHER USE PROHIBITED. - PHOTO MOVED IN ADVANCE AND NOT FOR USE - ONLINE OR IN PRINT - BEFORE APRIL 1, 2012. - less

The 1965 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe that won the FIA Championship, in an undated handout photo. The upstart Cobra, the unlikely offspring of England's venerable but tiny A.C. Cars, and a single relentlessly ... more

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The 1965 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe that won the FIA Championship,... Photo-2926130.42832 - San Antonio Express-News

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CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 08: Hau Thai-Tang, executive director of global product programs at Ford, introduces the Ford Mustang GT500 Shelby convertible during the media preview of the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place on February 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The show, which is the largest and oldest auto show in the country, opens to the public on February 10. less

CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 08: Hau Thai-Tang, executive director of global product programs at Ford, introduces the Ford Mustang GT500 Shelby convertible during the media preview of the Chicago Auto Show at ... more

Colombian driver Michael Santins, drives his AC Shelby Cobra, of 1965, during a race of classic and vintage cars on the track of Cavasa, in Candelaria, Valle del Cauca department, Colombia, on November 7, 2010. It is first time that 52 cars manufactured before 1975 participate in a race. AFP PHOTO/Luis ROBAYO less

Colombian driver Michael Santins, drives his AC Shelby Cobra, of 1965, during a race of classic and vintage cars on the track of Cavasa, in Candelaria, Valle del Cauca department, Colombia, on November 7, 2010. ... more

German driver Christian Glasel (R) in his Ford GT 40 competes ahead of Portuguese Miguel Amaral (2nd) in his 1964's AC Cobra during the 5th edition of the "Le Mans classic race" on July 11, 2010 at Le Mans, western France. This event, which takes place every two years, gathers cars manufactured from 1957 to 1961 which have already competed in Le Mans 24-hour endurance race from 1923 to 1970. AFP PHOTO / JEAN FRANCOIS MONIER less

German driver Christian Glasel (R) in his Ford GT 40 competes ahead of Portuguese Miguel Amaral (2nd) in his 1964's AC Cobra during the 5th edition of the "Le Mans classic race" on July 11, 2010 at Le Mans, ... more

A man looks at the new 2010 Ford Mustang on display at the Orange County Auto Show in Anaheim on October 7, 2010. The car has a Supercharged 550-HP Shelby GT500 V8 engine and is available as a coupe, convertible or glass roofed models. AFP PHOTO/Mark RALSTON less

A man looks at the new 2010 Ford Mustang on display at the Orange County Auto Show in Anaheim on October 7, 2010. The car has a Supercharged 550-HP Shelby GT500 V8 engine and is available as a coupe, ... more

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A man looks at the new 2010 Ford Mustang on display at the Orange... Photo-2926168.42832 - San Antonio Express-News

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A man steps into a Ford Shelby Cobra GT500 on display at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show, on November 16, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Five environmentally friendly cars are vying for the crown of Green Car of the Year at the LA Auto Show this week, each using different fuel or fuel combinations, demonstrating the growing range of options available for motorists wanting to cut their carbon footprint, the shortlist includes all-electric, gas-electric hybrid and natural gas-powered models. The finalists for the accolade, the winner of which is to be announced on November 17, are: the Honda Civic Natural Gas, the Volkswagen Passat TDI, the Mitsubishi i, the Toyota Prius V and the Ford Focus Electric. AFP PHOTO / Frederic J. BROWN less

A man steps into a Ford Shelby Cobra GT500 on display at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show, on November 16, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Five environmentally friendly cars are vying for the crown of Green Car ... more

Photo: FREDERIC J. BROWN, Getty Images

A man steps into a Ford Shelby Cobra GT500 on display at the 2012... Photo-2926166.42832 - San Antonio Express-News

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Colombian driver Michael Santins, drives his AC Shelby Cobra, of 1965, during a race of classic and vintage cars on the track of Cavasa, in Candelaria, Valle del Cauca department, Colombia, on November 7, 2010. It is first time that 52 cars manufactured before 1975 participate in a race. AFP PHOTO/Luis ROBAYO less

Colombian driver Michael Santins, drives his AC Shelby Cobra, of 1965, during a race of classic and vintage cars on the track of Cavasa, in Candelaria, Valle del Cauca department, Colombia, on November 7, 2010. ... more

Carroll Shelby, with flag, and Ken Miles celebrate a victory at Mid-Ohio in a 1963 factory Cobra racecar, in an undated handout photo. The upstart Cobra, the unlikely offspring of England's venerable but tiny A.C. Cars, and a single relentlessly ambitious Texan, Carroll Shelby, a World War II fighter pilot, turned sports car constructor, would continue stirring enthusiasts' souls well into the next century. (The Henry Ford via The New York Times) - NO SALES; FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY WITH STORY SLUGGED AUTOS SHELBY COBRA ADV01 BY JAMIE LINCOLN KITMAN. ALL OTHER USE PROHIBITED. - PHOTO MOVED IN ADVANCE AND NOT FOR USE - ONLINE OR IN PRINT - BEFORE APRIL 1, 2012. - less

Carroll Shelby, with flag, and Ken Miles celebrate a victory at Mid-Ohio in a 1963 factory Cobra racecar, in an undated handout photo. The upstart Cobra, the unlikely offspring of England's venerable but tiny ... more

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Carroll Shelby, with flag, and Ken Miles celebrate a victory at... Photo-2926132.42832 - San Antonio Express-News

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The 1966 Shelby Cobra 427, in an undated handout photo. The upstart Cobra, the unlikely offspring of England's venerable but tiny A.C. Cars, and a single relentlessly ambitious Texan, Carroll Shelby, a World War II fighter pilot, turned sports car constructor, would continue stirring enthusiasts' souls well into the next century. (Darin Schnabel/RM Auctions via The New York Times) - NO SALES; FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY WITH STORY SLUGGED AUTOS SHELBY COBRA ADV01 BY JAMIE LINCOLN KITMAN. ALL OTHER USE PROHIBITED. - PHOTO MOVED IN ADVANCE AND NOT FOR USE - ONLINE OR IN PRINT - BEFORE APRIL 1, 2012. - less

The 1966 Shelby Cobra 427, in an undated handout photo. The upstart Cobra, the unlikely offspring of England's venerable but tiny A.C. Cars, and a single relentlessly ambitious Texan, Carroll Shelby, a World ... more

Datail of a AC Shelby Cobra of 1965 that participated in a race of classic and vintage cars on the track of Cavasa, in Candelaria, Valle del Cauca department, Colombia, on November 7, 2010. It is first time that 52 cars manufactured before 1975 participate in a race. AFP PHOTO/Luis ROBAYO less

Datail of a AC Shelby Cobra of 1965 that participated in a race of classic and vintage cars on the track of Cavasa, in Candelaria, Valle del Cauca department, Colombia, on November 7, 2010. It is first time ... more

Photo: LUIS ROBAYO, Getty Images

Datail of a AC Shelby Cobra of 1965 that participated in a race of... Photo-2926170.42832 - San Antonio Express-News

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FILE - In this Feb. 22, 1958 file photo, Carroll Shelby, sits in a car at the Havana Grand Prix time trial in Havana. Shelby, the legendary race driver and Shelby Cobra sports car designer, has died at age 89. Shelby's company Carroll Shelby International says Shelby died Thursday, May 10, 2012, at a Dallas hospital. He had received a heart transplant in 1990 and a kidney transplant in 1996. less

FILE - In this Feb. 22, 1958 file photo, Carroll Shelby, sits in a car at the Havana Grand Prix time trial in Havana. Shelby, the legendary race driver and Shelby Cobra sports car designer, has died at age 89. ... more

NEW YORK - MARCH 23: Manufacturer and automotive legend Carroll Shelby stands next to the Ford Shelby Mustang Cobra GT500 at the 2005 New York International Auto Show March 23, 2005 in New York City. The show features nearly 1,000 automobiles and continues through April 3 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. less

NEW YORK - MARCH 23: Manufacturer and automotive legend Carroll Shelby stands next to the Ford Shelby Mustang Cobra GT500 at the 2005 New York International Auto Show March 23, 2005 in New York City. The show ... more

Photo: Mario Tama, Getty Images

NEW YORK - MARCH 23: Manufacturer and automotive legend Carroll... Photo-2926160.42832 - San Antonio Express-News

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NEW YORK - APRIL 12: Legendary race car driver and designer Carroll Shelby poses with the 2007 Ford Shelby Mustang GT-H April 12, 2006 during the press preview of the 2006 New York International Auto Show April 12, 2006 in New York City. Ford announced a limited release of the GT-H which will be available for rental through Hertz. The show is open to the public from April 14 to April 23. less

NEW YORK - APRIL 12: Legendary race car driver and designer Carroll Shelby poses with the 2007 Ford Shelby Mustang GT-H April 12, 2006 during the press preview of the 2006 New York International Auto Show ... more

Photo: Chris Hondros, Getty Images

NEW YORK - APRIL 12: Legendary race car driver and designer... Photo-2926153.42832 - San Antonio Express-News

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Chicago, UNITED STATES: The Shelby Cobra model is shown 07 February, 2007 at the Chicago Auto Show media days at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. AFP PHOTO/JEFF HAYNES

Chicago, UNITED STATES: The Shelby Cobra model is shown 07 February, 2007 at the Chicago Auto Show media days at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. AFP PHOTO/JEFF HAYNES

BELVIDERE, IL - MAY 27: A 1962 Shelby Cobra sits under a tent after selling for $1.5 million at the Mecum collector car auction May 27, 2006 in Belvidere, Illinois. The auction specializes in 'Muscle Cars' which are primarily defined as high performance two-door sedans and convertibles built between 1964 and 1971. Values of these cars have soared in recent years as baby boomers who remember these cars when they were young reach their peak earning years and view these vehicles as functional investments. less

BELVIDERE, IL - MAY 27: A 1962 Shelby Cobra sits under a tent after selling for $1.5 million at the Mecum collector car auction May 27, 2006 in Belvidere, Illinois. The auction specializes in 'Muscle Cars' ... more

The 1965 Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe CSX260 stands on display in front of New York's Plaza Hotel, during an auction preview in New York, April 28, 2009. The 1965 Shelby Daytona Cobra was one of six car built by Carroll Shelby and the first American race car to ever beat Ferrari in the world manufacturers racing championship. The car will presented on May 15, 2009 at an auction in Indianapolis and is expected to fetch a world record price for a car, with an estimate of 10-15 million USD. AFP PHOTO/Emmanuel Dunand less

The 1965 Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe CSX260 stands on display in front of New York's Plaza Hotel, during an auction preview in New York, April 28, 2009. The 1965 Shelby Daytona Cobra was one of six car built by ... more

FILE - In this April 3, 1960 file photo, race car driver Carroll Shelby, center, of Dallas, receives his winner's trophy from promotion manager Dave Brandman, after winning the 200-mile International Grand Prix at the Riverside Raceways, in California. At right is Jan Harrison, the queen of the race. Shelby, the legendary race driver and Shelby Cobra sports car designer, has died at age 89. Shelby's company Carroll Shelby International says Shelby died Thursday, May 10, 2012, at a Dallas hospital. He had received a heart transplant in 1990 and a kidney transplant in 1996. (AP Photo, File) less

FILE - In this June 21, 1959 file photo, Texas driver Carroll Shelby enjoys a swig of champagne after combining with British veteran Roy Salvadori to win the 24-Hour Endurance Auto Classic at Le Mans, France. Dressing up the picture is Miss Sophie Destrade, of France, Miss Europe of 1959. Shelby, the legendary race driver and Shelby Cobra sports car designer, has died at age 89. Shelby's company Carroll Shelby International says Shelby died Thursday, May 10, 2012, at a Dallas hospital. He had received a heart transplant in 1990 and a kidney transplant in 1996. (AP Photo/Jacques Marqueton, File) less

FILE - In this June 21, 1959 file photo, Texas driver Carroll Shelby enjoys a swig of champagne after combining with British veteran Roy Salvadori to win the 24-Hour Endurance Auto Classic at Le Mans, France. ... more

FILE - In this Feb. 22, 1958 file photo, Carroll Shelby, sits in a car at the Havana Grand Prix time trial in Havana. Shelby, the legendary race driver and Shelby Cobra sports car designer, has died at age 89. Shelby's company Carroll Shelby International says Shelby died Thursday, May 10, 2012, at a Dallas hospital. He had received a heart transplant in 1990 and a kidney transplant in 1996. (AP Photo, File) less

FILE - In this Feb. 22, 1958 file photo, Carroll Shelby, sits in a car at the Havana Grand Prix time trial in Havana. Shelby, the legendary race driver and Shelby Cobra sports car designer, has died at age 89. ... more

FILE - In this April 3, 1960 file photo, race car driver Carroll Shelby, center, of Dallas, receives his winner's trophy from promotion manager Dave Brandman, after winning the 200-mile International Grand Prix at the Riverside Raceways, in California. At right is Jan Harrison, the queen of the race. Shelby, the legendary race driver and Shelby Cobra sports car designer, has died at age 89. Shelby's company Carroll Shelby International says Shelby died Thursday, May 10, 2012, at a Dallas hospital. He had received a heart transplant in 1990 and a kidney transplant in 1996. (AP Photo, File) (AP) less

FILE - In this Feb. 22, 1958 file photo, Carroll Shelby, sits in a car at the Havana Grand Prix time trial in Havana. Shelby, the legendary race driver and Shelby Cobra sports car designer, has died at age 89. Shelby's company Carroll Shelby International says Shelby died Thursday, May 10, 2012, at a Dallas hospital. He had received a heart transplant in 1990 and a kidney transplant in 1996. (AP Photo, File) (AP) less

FILE - In this Feb. 22, 1958 file photo, Carroll Shelby, sits in a car at the Havana Grand Prix time trial in Havana. Shelby, the legendary race driver and Shelby Cobra sports car designer, has died at age 89. ... more

The 1965 Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe CSX260 stands on display in front of New York's Plaza Hotel, during an auction preview in New York, April 28, 2009. The 1965 Shelby Daytona Cobra was one of six car built by Carroll Shelby and the first American race car to ever beat Ferrari in the world manufacturers racing championship. The car will presented on May 15, 2009 at an auction in Indianapolis and is expected to fetch a world record price for a car, with an estimate of 10-15 million USD. AFP PHOTO/Emmanuel Dunand (Photo credit should read EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images) (EMMANUEL DUNAND / AFP/Getty Images) less

The 1965 Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe CSX260 stands on display in front of New York's Plaza Hotel, during an auction preview in New York, April 28, 2009. The 1965 Shelby Daytona Cobra was one of six car built by ... more

FILE - In this June 21, 1959 file photo, Texas driver Carroll Shelby enjoys a swig of champagne after combining with British veteran Roy Salvadori to win the 24-Hour Endurance Auto Classic at Le Mans, France. Dressing up the picture is Miss Sophie Destrade, of France, Miss Europe of 1959. Shelby, the legendary race driver and Shelby Cobra sports car designer, has died at age 89. Shelby's company Carroll Shelby International says Shelby died Thursday, May 10, 2012, at a Dallas hospital. He had received a heart transplant in 1990 and a kidney transplant in 1996. (AP Photo/Jacques Marqueton, File) (AP) less

FILE - In this June 21, 1959 file photo, Texas driver Carroll Shelby enjoys a swig of champagne after combining with British veteran Roy Salvadori to win the 24-Hour Endurance Auto Classic at Le Mans, France. ... more

WESTWOOD, CA - APRIL 25: (US TABS AND HOLLYWOOD REPORTER OUT) A new model Shelby Cobra is displayed at the afterparty for the premiere of the film "XXX - State of the Union" on April 25, 2005 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images) (Getty Images) less

WESTWOOD, CA - APRIL 25: (US TABS AND HOLLYWOOD REPORTER OUT) A new model Shelby Cobra is displayed at the afterparty for the premiere of the film "XXX - State of the Union" on April 25, 2005 in Westwood, ... more

DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 4: Ford Motor Company President and CEO William Clay Ford Jr. (L) talks with race car driver Carroll Shelby during the introduction of the new Ford Shelby Cobra Concept vehicle January 4, 2004 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images) (Getty Images) less

DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 4: Ford Motor Company President and CEO William Clay Ford Jr. (L) talks with race car driver Carroll Shelby during the introduction of the new Ford Shelby Cobra Concept vehicle January 4, ... more

DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 4: Ford Motor Company President and CEO... Photo-2926088.42832 - San Antonio Express-News

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FILE - In this June 15, 1960 file photo, posing with the Historic Vanderbilt Cup in Westbury, N.Y., are Jim Rathmann, left, of Miami, winner of the 1960 Indianapolis classic ì500,î and Carroll Shelby, of Dallas, winner of the 1959 Le Mans endurance grind at Le Mans, France. Shelby, the legendary race driver and Shelby Cobra sports car designer, has died at age 89. Shelby's company Carroll Shelby International says Shelby died Thursday, May 10, 2012, at a Dallas hospital. He had received a heart transplant in 1990 and a kidney transplant in 1996. (AP Photo, File) (AP) less

FILE - In this June 15, 1960 file photo, posing with the Historic Vanderbilt Cup in Westbury, N.Y., are Jim Rathmann, left, of Miami, winner of the 1960 Indianapolis classic ì500,î and Carroll Shelby, of ... more

FILE - In this June 15, 1960 file photo, posing with the Historic... Photo-2926089.42832 - San Antonio Express-News

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FILE - In this 1964 file photo, auto racer Carroll Shelby, sits in a car. Shelby, the legendary race driver and Shelby Cobra sports car designer, has died at age 89. Shelby's company Carroll Shelby International says Shelby died Thursday, May 10, 2012, at a Dallas hospital. He had received a heart transplant in 1990 and a kidney transplant in 1996. (AP Photo, File) (AP) less

FILE - In this 1964 file photo, auto racer Carroll Shelby, sits in a car. Shelby, the legendary race driver and Shelby Cobra sports car designer, has died at age 89. Shelby's company Carroll Shelby ... more

BELVIDERE, IL - MAY 27: A 1962 Shelby Cobra sits under a tent after selling for $1.5 million at the Mecum collector car auction May 27, 2006 in Belvidere, Illinois. The auction specializes in 'Muscle Cars' which are primarily defined as high performance two-door sedans and convertibles built between 1964 and 1971. Values of these cars have soared in recent years as baby boomers who remember these cars when they were young reach their peak earning years and view these vehicles as functional investments. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (Getty Images) less

BELVIDERE, IL - MAY 27: A 1962 Shelby Cobra sits under a tent after selling for $1.5 million at the Mecum collector car auction May 27, 2006 in Belvidere, Illinois. The auction specializes in 'Muscle Cars' ... more

NEW YORK - APRIL 12: Legendary race car driver and designer Carroll Shelby poses with the 2007 Ford Shelby Mustang GT-H April 12, 2006 during the press preview of the 2006 New York International Auto Show April 12, 2006 in New York City. Ford announced a limited release of the GT-H which will be available for rental through Hertz. The show is open to the public from April 14 to April 23. (Photo by Chris Hondros/Getty Images) (Getty Images) less

NEW YORK - APRIL 12: Legendary race car driver and designer Carroll Shelby poses with the 2007 Ford Shelby Mustang GT-H April 12, 2006 during the press preview of the 2006 New York International Auto Show ... more

NEW YORK - APRIL 12: Legendary race car driver and designer... Photo-2926098.42832 - San Antonio Express-News

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NEW YORK - MARCH 23: Manufacturer and automotive legend Carroll Shelby stands next to the Ford Shelby Mustang Cobra GT500 at the 2005 New York International Auto Show March 23, 2005 in New York City. The show features nearly 1,000 automobiles and continues through April 3 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) (Getty Images) less

NEW YORK - MARCH 23: Manufacturer and automotive legend Carroll Shelby stands next to the Ford Shelby Mustang Cobra GT500 at the 2005 New York International Auto Show March 23, 2005 in New York City. The show ... more

NEW YORK - MARCH 23: Manufacturer and automotive legend Carroll... Photo-2926100.42832 - San Antonio Express-News

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NEW YORK - MARCH 23: Manufacturer and automotive legend Carroll Shelby stands next to the Ford Shelby Mustang Cobra GT500 at the 2005 New York International Auto Show March 23, 2005 in New York City. The show features nearly 1,000 automobiles and continues through April 3 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) (Getty Images) less

NEW YORK - MARCH 23: Manufacturer and automotive legend Carroll Shelby stands next to the Ford Shelby Mustang Cobra GT500 at the 2005 New York International Auto Show March 23, 2005 in New York City. The show ... more

NEW YORK - MARCH 23: Manufacturer and automotive legend Carroll... Photo-2926101.42832 - San Antonio Express-News

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CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 08: Hau Thai-Tang, executive director of global product programs at Ford, introduces the Ford Mustang GT500 Shelby convertible during the media preview of the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place on February 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The show, which is the largest and oldest auto show in the country, opens to the public on February 10. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (Scott Olson / Getty Images) less

CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 08: Hau Thai-Tang, executive director of global product programs at Ford, introduces the Ford Mustang GT500 Shelby convertible during the media preview of the Chicago Auto Show at ... more

A man steps into a Ford Shelby Cobra GT500 on display at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show, on November 16, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Five environmentally friendly cars are vying for the crown of Green Car of the Year at the LA Auto Show this week, each using different fuel or fuel combinations, demonstrating the growing range of options available for motorists wanting to cut their carbon footprint, the shortlist includes all-electric, gas-electric hybrid and natural gas-powered models. The finalists for the accolade, the winner of which is to be announced on November 17, are: the Honda Civic Natural Gas, the Volkswagen Passat TDI, the Mitsubishi i, the Toyota Prius V and the Ford Focus Electric. AFP PHOTO / Frederic J. BROWN (Photo credit should read FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images) (FREDERIC J. BROWN / AFP/Getty Images) less

A man steps into a Ford Shelby Cobra GT500 on display at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show, on November 16, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Five environmentally friendly cars are vying for the crown of Green Car ... more

A man steps into a Ford Shelby Cobra GT500 on display at the 2012... Photo-2926103.42832 - San Antonio Express-News

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Colombian driver Michael Santins, drives his AC Shelby Cobra, of 1965, during a race of classic and vintage cars on the track of Cavasa, in Candelaria, Valle del Cauca department, Colombia, on November 7, 2010. It is first time that 52 cars manufactured before 1975 participate in a race. AFP PHOTO/Luis ROBAYO (Photo credit should read LUIS ROBAYO/AFP/Getty Images) (LUIS ROBAYO / AFP/Getty Images) less

Colombian driver Michael Santins, drives his AC Shelby Cobra, of 1965, during a race of classic and vintage cars on the track of Cavasa, in Candelaria, Valle del Cauca department, Colombia, on November 7, 2010. ... more

Datail of a AC Shelby Cobra of 1965 that participated in a race of classic and vintage cars on the track of Cavasa, in Candelaria, Valle del Cauca department, Colombia, on November 7, 2010. It is first time that 52 cars manufactured before 1975 participate in a race. AFP PHOTO/Luis ROBAYO (Photo credit should read LUIS ROBAYO/AFP/Getty Images) (LUIS ROBAYO / AFP/Getty Images) less

Datail of a AC Shelby Cobra of 1965 that participated in a race of classic and vintage cars on the track of Cavasa, in Candelaria, Valle del Cauca department, Colombia, on November 7, 2010. It is first time ... more

Datail of a AC Shelby Cobra of 1965 that participated in a race of... Photo-2926106.42832 - San Antonio Express-News

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Colombian driver Michael Santins, drives his AC Shelby Cobra, of 1965, during a race of classic and vintage cars on the track of Cavasa, in Candelaria, Valle del Cauca department, Colombia, on November 7, 2010. It is first time that 52 cars manufactured before 1975 participate in a race. AFP PHOTO/Luis ROBAYO (Photo credit should read LUIS ROBAYO/AFP/Getty Images) (LUIS ROBAYO / AFP/Getty Images) less

Colombian driver Michael Santins, drives his AC Shelby Cobra, of 1965, during a race of classic and vintage cars on the track of Cavasa, in Candelaria, Valle del Cauca department, Colombia, on November 7, 2010. ... more

The 1965 Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe CSX260 stands on display in front of New York's Plaza Hotel, during an auction preview in New York, April 28, 2009. The 1965 Shelby Daytona Cobra was one of six car built by Carroll Shelby and the first American race car to ever beat Ferrari in the world manufacturers racing championship. The car will presented on May 15, 2009 at an auction in Indianapolis and is expected to fetch a world record price for a car, with an estimate of 10-15 million USD. AFP PHOTO/Emmanuel Dunand (Photo credit should read EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images) (EMMANUEL DUNAND / AFP/Getty Images) less

The 1965 Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe CSX260 stands on display in front of New York's Plaza Hotel, during an auction preview in New York, April 28, 2009. The 1965 Shelby Daytona Cobra was one of six car built by ... more

Detroit, UNITED STATES: Carroll Shelby (R) waves from the door of the 2007 Ford Shelby GT500 as Ford Executive VP Mark Fields looks on 08 January 2006 during the press days at the N shownorth American International Auto Show at Cobo Hall in Detroit, Michigan. The auto show opens to the public 14 January. AFP PHOTO/Jeff HAYNES (Photo credit should read JEFF HAYNES/AFP/Getty Images) (AFP/Getty Images) less

Detroit, UNITED STATES: Carroll Shelby (R) waves from the door of the 2007 Ford Shelby GT500 as Ford Executive VP Mark Fields looks on 08 January 2006 during the press days at the N shownorth American ... more

The 1966 Shelby Cobra 427, in an undated handout photo. The upstart Cobra, the unlikely offspring of England's venerable but tiny A.C. Cars, and a single relentlessly ambitious Texan, Carroll Shelby, a World War II fighter pilot, turned sports car constructor, would continue stirring enthusiasts' souls well into the next century. (Darin Schnabel/RM Auctions via The New York Times) - NO SALES; FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY WITH STORY SLUGGED AUTOS SHELBY COBRA ADV01 BY JAMIE LINCOLN KITMAN. ALL OTHER USE PROHIBITED. - PHOTO MOVED IN ADVANCE AND NOT FOR USE - ONLINE OR IN PRINT - BEFORE APRIL 1, 2012. - (DARIN SCHNABEL / NYT)

The 1966 Shelby Cobra 427, in an undated handout photo. The upstart Cobra, the unlikely offspring of England's venerable but tiny A.C. Cars, and a single relentlessly ambitious Texan, Carroll Shelby, a World